F E A T U R E S

750 watts per channel at 2 ohms

MX 1500a
600 watts per channel at 4 ohms

Low profile—Only 2 rack spaces

high

High efficiency, 2-step output

circuit for improved thermal
performance and lower AC current
consumption

Split secondary configuration—

independent power supply on each
channel, for greater reliability

Quiet 2-speed fan

Independent DC, sub audio speaker

protection & thermal overload
protection on each channel

Open Input Architecture™–Level 1

Recessed calibrated front gain

controls for easy access &
protection from damage

Patented Output Averaging™ short-

circuit protection

he MX 1500a is a high power, low profile pro-
fessional power amplifier with advanced fea-
tures and a flexible input. It delivers tremen-
dous power in only two rack spaces, providing
high level performance under the most demand-
ing conditions.
A stepped linear output circuit combines high
power with high efficiency to provide greater
ments by greater than 40%. An automatic two- Comprehensive LED status arrays
speed fan matches cooling capacity with ther- 1/4" RTS and barrier balanced input
mal requirements. connectors
Mono-bridging/parallel switch
The rear panel uses Level 1 of QSC's exclusive
Open Input Architecture™ which allows the use "Touch proof" binding post output
connectors
of optional input connectors, input transform-
ers, cinema crossovers, power limiters, preci- THX approved for cinema
sion attenuators, and other signal processing applications

average and dynamic audio performance, while cards as they become available. 3 year warranty PLUS optional
reducing normal system cooling and AC require- 3 year extended service contract

LOAD FTC CONTINUOUS AVERAGE EIA WATTS

20Hz-20kHz, 0.1% THD 1kHz, 1% THD
Stereo (W/Ch)
8Ω 350 watts 400 watts
4Ω 500 watts 600 watts
2Ω 750 watts*
Mono–Bridged
16Ω 700 watts 800 watts
8Ω 1000 watts 1200 watts
4Ω 1500 watts*
*typical
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MX 1500a Specifications
OUTPUT POWER (per channel) ARCHITECT’S AND ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS
8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD, 350 watts
The amplifier shall contain all solid-state circuitry, using complementary
8 ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD, 400 watts silicon output devices. The amplifier shall exceed the efficiency of an or-
4 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD, 500 watts dinary class-B linear output circuit. Overall electrical efficiency, with four
4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 600 watts or eight-ohm loads, shall exceed 40% at 1/3 power and 30% at 1/8 power.
2 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 750 watts* The amplifier shall operate from 50-60 Hz AC power, with internal taps for
selecting voltages 100,120, or 220-240 Vac. The amplifier shall operate
OUTPUT POWER (bridged mono) from a normal household AC outlet, drawing less than 1260 VA when
8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1% THD, 1000 watts driven with random program material at 1/8 rated power into four ohm
loads. The amplifier shall be supplied with a single molded AC cord hav-
4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD 1500 watts* ing an appropriate AC plug for the intended operating voltage.
*typical
The amplifier shall employ forced-air cooling with a two speed fan for
DISTORTION: minimum acoustic noise. Air flow shall be from rear to front to avoid tem-
SMPTE-IM, less than 0.05% perature rise inside the rack. Rack mounting shall be possible without
clearance necessary between amplifiers for ventilation. The amplifier shall
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: be capable of continuous operation at 1/8 power, into four-ohm loads, for
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.15 dB
8 Hz to 100 kHz, +0/-3dB BACK ambient temperatures up to 104 F (40 C).

DAMPING FACTOR:
Greater than 200

DYNAMIC HEADROOM: 3 dB at 4 ohms

NOISE: 100 dB below rated output (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
SENSITIVITY: 1.05 Vrms for rated power (8 ohms) The amplifier shall contain two independent channels, with separate AC
transformer secondaries, power supplies, and protection systems. All pro-
VOLTAGE GAIN: 50 (34 dB) tection systems shall be self resetting upon removal of fault, and the re-
maining channel shall continue to operate. Each channel shall have inde-
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 10K unbalanced, 20K balanced pendent protective circuitry against open circuit, short circuit, or mis-
matched loads. Each channel shall monitor temperature of its heat sink
CONTROLS: and power transformer, and shall trigger fan speed boost, and if neces-
Front: AC Switch, Ch 1 and Ch 2 Gain Knobs sary, signal muting to prevent excessive temperature rise. Each channel
shall have on-off muting, acting for three seconds after turn-on, and within
Back: Parallel/Stereo/Bridge Switch 1/4 second after turn-off or loss of AC power. Each channel shall have DC
fault protection for the load, consisting of a load-grounding relay with
INDICATORS: fault fusing to interrupt power. Fault fuses shall be adequately large to
PWR-ON: Green LED prevent nuisance blowing at any output power the amplifier is capable of
SIGNAL PRESENT: Yellow LED delivering.
CLIP: Red LED
Each channel shall have the following controls and displays: A front panel
PROT: Red LED Gain control, a green LED power-on indicator; one yellow LED signal indi-
cator, triggering at -30 dB; a red LED showing true amplifier clipping; and
CONNECTORS: (each channel) a red LED which indicates muting when illuminated.
Input: Barrier strip and 1/4" RTS
Speakers: "Touch proof" binding posts The output connectors for each channel shall include a "touch proof" bind-
ing post.
COOLING: Two-speed fan, rear-to-front air flow. The input connectors shall be mounted on a removable panel to permit
upgrades. The standard input panel shall provide barrier strip and 1/4"
AMPLIFIER PROTECTION: connections for each channel. Inputs shall be electronically balanced, with
Full short circuit†, open circuit, ultrasonic, and RF protection. Stable into reactive or mismatched a minimum impedance of 10 kilohms per side, and a common mode rejec-
loads. tion of at least 50 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The standard input panel shall
contain switches for mono-bridging and parallel inputs, and solder pat-
LOAD PROTECTION: terns for input isolation transformers, gain reduction resistors, and first-
On/off muting. DC-fault load grounding relay with internal fault fuses. order high and low pass filters .

The input panel shall have enough space behind it to contain a circuit
OUTPUT CIRCUIT TYPE: board measuring up to 5.9" wide by 4.1 “ deep. The multi-pin connector to
Complementary linear outputs, 2 step high efficiency circuit. the amplifier circuitry shall supply positive and negative DC supply cur-
rents, and for each channel, balanced input signals, output signal, and
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100,120, 240 Vac, 50-60 Hz clip/protect signal.

POWER CONSUMPTION: Each channel shall be capable of meeting the following performance cri-
Normal Operation: 4 ohms per channel: less than 10.5 amps, 120 Vac (1260 VA) maximum (full teria with both channels driven: Sine-wave output power of 350 watts
power, 2 ohms per channel): 29 amps, 120 Vac (3500 VA) into eight ohms, and 500 watts into four ohms, 20Hz to 20kHz, with less
than O.1% THD. Frequency response at 3dB below rated power shall be
DIMENSIONS: 20Hz to 20kHz within O.15 dB. The voltage gain shall be 50, equivalent to
34dB, and the input sensitivity shall be 1.05 Vrms. The signal to noise
19.0" (48.3 cm) rack mounting ratio over the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz shall exceed 100 dB unweighted.
3.5" (8.9 cm) tall (2 spaces) IHF damping factor shall exceed 200.
17.9" (45.5 cm) deep (rear support ears)
The amplifier chassis shall occupy two rack spaces, with provision for
WEIGHT: 42 Ibs (19.1 kg) net, 49 Ibs (22.2 kg) shipping securing the rear corners. Depth from mounting surface to tips of rear
supports shall be 17.9" (45 5 cm).
†Output Averaging™ short circuit protection (US Patent 4,321,554) Weight shall not exceed 42 Ibs. (19.1 kg.). The amplifier shall be the QSC
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Audio Products Model MX 1500a.

1675 MacArthur Boulevard

Costa Mesa, California 92626-1468 USA
A U D I O Phone: 714/754-6175 Fax: 714/754-6174